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Calibration of PH Meter

The document summarizes a seminar presentation on calibrating a pH meter. It defines a pH meter as an instrument that measures hydrogen-ion activity and acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions. It states that calibrating the pH meter using high-grade buffer solutions before each use ensures the most accurate results. The steps of calibration involve turning on the meter, cleaning the electrode, preparing buffer solutions of pH 7, 4, and 9.2, taking readings of the electrode in each buffer, rinsing with distilled water between buffers, and repeating until readings match buffer values. In conclusion, the steps of calibration were reviewed to ensure accurate pH measurements.

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Calibration of PH Meter

The document summarizes a seminar presentation on calibrating a pH meter. It defines a pH meter as an instrument that measures hydrogen-ion activity and acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions. It states that calibrating the pH meter using high-grade buffer solutions before each use ensures the most accurate results. The steps of calibration involve turning on the meter, cleaning the electrode, preparing buffer solutions of pH 7, 4, and 9.2, taking readings of the electrode in each buffer, rinsing with distilled water between buffers, and repeating until readings match buffer values. In conclusion, the steps of calibration were reviewed to ensure accurate pH measurements.

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SEMINAR ON

TOPIC-CALIBRATION
OF PH METER
PRESENTED BY-
Kakali Biswas
21PT04 1003
M.pharm,1st Year,1st Semester
JIS UNIVERSITY
WHAT IS A PH METER?
A pH meter is a scientific instrument that
measures the hydrogen-ion activity in water-
based solutions, indicating
its acidity or alkalinity expressed as pH.
WHAT IS CALIBRATION OF PH
Using a high-grade buffer to calibrate your
meter before each use is the only tried-and-
true way to get the most accurate results
every time is called calibration of ph meter.

pH buffers, are an essential tool when


measuring pH with a pH meter and
electrode.
WHY CALIBRATION OF PH
METER IS IMPORTANT?
pH meter calibration is a necessary step of
using a pH meter because of how the
electrode changes over time.

Regularly calibrating your pH meter will
adjust your electrode based off any changes
that may have occurred and ensures that
your readings are accurate and repeatable.
STEPS OF CALIBRATION OF PH
Step-1 Turn on your pH meter- Before you begin to
calibrate and use your pH meter you will first need to turn
it on and allow adequate time for the meter to warm up.
This should generally take around 30 minutes, but check
your pH meter's operating manual for exact times.

Step-2 Clean your electrode- Take the electrode out of its


storage solution and rinse it with distilled water under an
empty waste beaker. Once rinsed, dry it with paper.

Step-3 Prepare your buffers- You will generally need more


than one buffer for calibrating a pH meter. The first will
be a “neutral” buffer with a pH of 7, and the second
should be sample pH of 4 and 9.2.
CONTD.
Step 4- Place your electrode in the buffer with a pH
value of 7 and begin reading.

Step 5- After taking reading ,rinse your electrode with


distilled water. Rinse and pat dry with a lint-free
tissue.

Step-6- Repeat the same procedure with ph buffers of


4(acidic buffer) and 9.2(basic buffer)

Step 7- By taking the reading is matched with the ph


buffer solution, then the ph meter is calibrated. Now
the further steps is followed.
CONCLUSION
In the above presentation we see and get
knowledge regarding the ph meter and
calibration of ph meter with steps followed
for the calibration of ph.
THANK YOU

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